The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
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Meet the Author--"Old Breed General: How Marine Corps General William H. Rupertus Broke the Back of the Japanese in World War II From Guadalcanal to Peleliu"
Old Breed General is the biography of Rupertus and the story of the Marines at war in the Pacific.
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The National World War II Museum continues Mason Lecture Series with best-selling author Alex Kershaw, January 7
NEW ORLEANS – On Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 6:00 pm, The National World War II Museum will continue its highly successful General Raym... -
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“Germany Surrenders!”
May, 8, 1945. Few announcements in modern history have ever been greeted with such joy as the announcement that Germany had surrendered to the Allies, ending World War II in Europe. The iconic images of happy throngs holding up the newspapers of the day found their way into countless scrapbooks and frames. Though Japan remained defiant, the joyous parades and street parties symbolized the relief that the war in Europe had ended.
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The National WWII Museum Presents Tom Lea: LIFE and World War II
The National WWII Museum today announced its newest special exhibit: Tom Lea: LIFE and World War II, sponsored by The Woldenberg Foundation. The exhibition, which opened to the public on June 24, features nearly 30 original paintings and illustrations from LIFE magazine war correspondent and artist Tom Lea. On loan from the US Army Center of Military History, as well as private collections and museums, the artworks depict a realistic view of war, while also reflecting Lea’s unwavering bravery as he observed US armed forces fighting on land, at sea and in the air.
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D-Day - The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (May 25 to 31, 2023)
05/25/2023 - 05/31/2023 | 12:00 AMThe National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle. Offering a full week of touring in Normandy at an incredible price, this unforgettable tour offers great value and features top guides, upscale accommodations in prime locations, comprehensive dining, and exclusive access to sites unseen on other programs.
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Blue Star Museums Kickoff Cookout
05/20/2023 | 12:00 PM - 2:30 PMJoin The National WWII Museum in celebrating Blue Star Families!
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2023 Armed Forces Day Commemoration
05/20/2023 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe National WWII Museum, in partnership with the Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee, will also host an Armed Forces Day Commemoration Ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. (CT) to honor all past and present members of the Armed Forces.
